Canada’s Building Trades Unions and New Brunswick Building Trades welcome investments by the Federal Government in clean electricity projects

Canada’s Building Trades Unions and New Brunswick Building Trades welcome today’s announcement of a common understanding on Clean Electricity Regulations that will provide the framework for more than $1 Billion in investments in a clean electricity generation in New Brunswick, which will lead to hundreds of new work and apprenticeship opportunities for skilled trades workers […]

Statement from Canada’s Building Trades Unions on the Passing of Former Premier John Horgan

It is with sadness we must acknowledge the passing of former Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan. During his time in office, Premier Horgan demonstrated an unwavering commitment to B.C.’s working people, advocating for policies that not only prioritized labour rights, but fought for fair wages, and the development of sustainable infrastructure.  His leadership guided […]

CBTU Statement on Federal Government’s Proposed Oil and Gas Emissions Cap

Ottawa, ON – CBTU will review government regulations that would cap oil and gas sector GHG emissions, once proposed regulations are published later this week. CBTU will be looking to ensure that skilled trades workers’ jobs in the oil and gas sector are protected through the transition to net-zero, while new opportunities are created through […]

CBTU RECOGNIZES THE HONOURABLE FILOMENA TASSI FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LABOUR

Following today’s announcement from the Honourable Filomena Tassi that she will not seek re-election in southern Ontario, Canada’s Building Trades Unions would like to congratulate MP Tassi and thank her for the dedication she brought to her files during her time in Parliament.   Under her stewardship as Minister of Labour, she fought to achieve […]

Labour Day Statement

Labour Day is a time of year to look back at the successes we’ve experienced, and set new focus for the year ahead. Labour enjoyed a historic 2024 Parliamentary session that included the implementation of Bill C-59 and the Investment Tax Credits, Bill C-50 and the Sustainable Jobs Act, and Bill C-58’s federal ban on […]

Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Earlier today, Employment and Social Development Canada announced further changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. While Canada’s Building Trades Unions is encouraged to see steps being taken to reduce the overall number of temporary workers that can be employed by a single employer, there remains significant gaps before this program can be considered anything […]

CBTU Thanks Minister O’Regan for his Outstanding Service to Canadian Workers

Canada’s Building Trades Unions are profoundly grateful for the immense accomplishments of the Hon. Seamus O’Regan as he steps down as Minister of Labour today, leaving a tremendous legacy of successful policies that will benefit working people in Canada for decades to come. “Seamus O’Regan will be remembered as one of the best Labour ministers […]

CBTU Applauds the Federal Government on New Legislation

Canada’s Building Trades Unions is celebrating the passage of key legislation this week which delivers major wins for Canadian skilled trades workers, and workers across the country. This week saw final votes on Bills C-59, which implemented the Investment Tax Credits, C-50, the Sustainable Jobs Act, and C-58, which introduced a federal ban on replacement […]